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19th Century Faux Porphyry Mahogany Console Table
Located in Conwy, GB
The blue slate Porphyry decorated top above the plain frieze, raised on square chamfered leg with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

A Tole Faux Porphyry Baluster Column Table Lamp
Located in London, GB
The baluster column painted to simulate porphyry and fitted with lacquered brass mounts classical
Category

Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Table Lamps

Fine Pair of Occasional Tables with Faux Porphyry Tops
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of late nineteenth century satinwood occasional tables with faux painted porphyry tops.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English End Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Unique 1960s Faux Porphyry Marble Impressive Adams Style Mantlepiece
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Porphyry effect marble fireplace in the adams taste circa 1960. Large and imposing fireplace which
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Adam Style Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Pine

Faux Porphyry Seashell Bust of Caracalla after Anthony Redmile
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Queens, NY
An Italian porphyry veneered model of a torso, after the antique by Anthony Redmile on marble
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20th Century Figurative Sculptures

A Fine Pair of Occasional Tables With Faux Porphyry Tops
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of late nineteenth century satinwood occasional tables with faux painted porphyry tops
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Antique 1890s English Side Tables

An English 18th Century Mock Porphyry Vase
Located in Katonah, NY
An 18th century English faux porphyry vase in the Wedgwood style.The form of the vase is similar to
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Vases

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Italian Faux Stone and Wood Pedestal
Located in San Francisco, CA
Faux Porphyry column/pedestal on faux marbe plinthe base. Possibly Italian, Late 19th/Early 20th
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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Wood, Paint

Louis XVI Style Gilt-Metal and Faux Painted Urn
Located in Kittery Point, ME
paw feet. Faux porphyry finish.
Category

20th Century French Table Lamps

Stunning Deco Swedish-Egyptian Painted Consoles
Located in Greenwich, CT
bases with faux porphyry decoration to the edge, the rear pilaster legs also with faux porphyry panels.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Egyptian Console Tables

Materials

Slate

Pair 19th Century Bookcases
Located in Conwy, GB
A pair of ebonised bookcases with faux porphyry slate tops.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Bookcases

Materials

Pine

French Bronze Mounted Faux Painted Consoles, 19th Century
Located in Cypress, CA
Unique pair of 19th century French gilt bronze-mounted four-legged black consoles. The faux
Category

Antique 19th Century French Console Tables

Materials

Bronze

A Classical Style Console
Located in Kent, Dover
An English console table in the Classical style, comprising two large faux porphyry lion paw legs
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Vintage 1960s English Console Tables

Pair of Dutch Forged Iron Wall Sconces
Located in New York, NY
motif in faux-porphyry border.
Category

Early 20th Century Dutch Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Scenic Hand Painted Four-Panel Screen
Located in New York, NY
stucco buildings, set above faux porphyry paneling.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Neoclassical Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Canvas, Paint, Paper

18th Century Swedish Pier Table with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
faux porphyry base, the whole topped with white and grey marble
Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Large Italian Neo-Classical Gueridon
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of Italian gueridon tables of good scale in carved wooden, paint and faux porphyry. In a
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Vintage 1950s Italian Gueridon

Pair of Neoclassical Sofa Tables
Located in Kent, Dover
and lion masks with faux porphyry tops. The bases appear to be solid mahogany beneath the paint.     
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Vintage 1950s Italian Neoclassical End Tables

Pair of French Pottery Dogs of Fo in Blue and White Glaze, Probably Samson
By Samson Cie
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of early 20th century porcelain dogs of Fo, resting on faux porphyry plinths, the
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Early 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century Couple of Neoclassical Gueridons
Located in Firenze, FI
Beautiful pair of Pompeian-style gueridons in painted wood with purplish-red trim, faux porphyry
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Gueridon

Materials

Wood

Pair of English Neoclassical Demi-Lune Console Tables
Located in New York, NY
Each top painted in faux porphyry with beaded edge; over a white-painted base with Greek key and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Adam Style Console Tables

Materials

Wood, Paint

Important Collection of Plaster Intaglios, Signed
Located in Kent, Dover
King of Poland). Set upon a faux Porphyry background in gold frames.
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Antique 1830s English Decorative Art

Painted Two-Drawer Commode
Located in Bellport, NY
Faux porphyry/marble top over painted frame with two-paneled drawers detailed with stripes of soft
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20th Century Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Blue Shades
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers painted in blue shades. Faux porphyry painted top and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Early Wedgwood Pearlware Porphyry Urns
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of early Wedgwood pearlware urns with faux porphyry glaze, made circa 1785. Josiah
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Antique Late 18th Century British Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Pearlware, Pottery

Italian painted commode probably Florentine , maybe Venetian
Located in Nashville, TN
Florence and Venice. A beveled faux porphyry top. Neoclassical shaped and formed legs . Paint rubbed, worn
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Antique 19th Century Italian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Paint

Swedish Gustavian Gilt and Painted Console Table
Located in Greenwich, CT
standing on faux porphyry and marbled wood plinth base, the whole retaining mostly original surface. A
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Blue Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Swedish blue painted Gustavian style chest of drawers. Each commode features a faux
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

A Continental Parcel Gilt and Polychrome Side Table
Located in New York, NY
with bead work detail with framing, porphyry faux painted reserve, the four tapering round legs having
Category

Antique 19th Century European Neoclassical Side Tables

Materials

Wood

A Pair Of Baltic Consoles Matching Pier Mirrors
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of Baltic monopodia console tables comprising an ebonised winged beast upon faux porphyry
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Empire Console Tables

Regency Rosewood And Giltwood Credenza
Located in Essex, MA
An outstanding piece with a rounded faux porphyry wood top, originally probably marble. With a
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Credenzas

Materials

Rosewood, Giltwood

Pair of 19th C. Italian Carved Paint and Parcel Gilt Triple Heron Side Tables
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
faux porphyry painted tops resting on stylized giltwood palmetto stems surround by three paint and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Giltwood, Paint

Pair Neoclassical Grand Tours of Gilt Bronze Helmets Now Mounted as Garnitures
Located in Nashville, TN
On later ( mid-century )faux porphyry bases( with corner nicks ). Probably a fragment from a Grand
Category

Antique 1780s Italian Neoclassical Mounted Objects

Materials

Bronze

A Pair Of Hollywood Regency Gilded Porcelain Lamps
Located in London, GB
embellished with gilded porcelain roses throughout, and mounted on faux porphyry circular bases. Height of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Table Lamps

Materials

Porcelain

Faux Grey Porphyry Drum Table
Located in New York, NY
Faux Grey Porphyry Drum Table. 2 available.
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Vintage 1970s American End Tables

Pair of Art Deco Faux Grey Porphyry Urns
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Art Deco Faux Grey Porphyry Urns.
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Vintage 1930s American Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Pine

A Sculptural Pair of Faux Painted Porphyry Consoles
Located in New York, NY
A Sculptural pair of faux painted porphyry consoles
Category

Vintage 1950s American Console Tables

Regency Mahogany Breakfront Bookcase
By Robert Herring
Located in London, GB
leaf capitals, the faux porphyry stepped plinth with bronzed paw feet, with original parcel-ebonised
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Extremely Fine Italian Baroque Ebonized Wood, Faux Ivory, and Hardstone Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Extremely fine Italian Baroque ebonized wood, faux ivory, and hardstone cabinet, Florence, 20th
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20th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Porphyry

Extremely Fine Italian Baroque Ebonized Wood, Faux Ivory, and Hardstone Cabinet
Located in Queens, NY
Extremely fine Italian baroque ebonized wood, faux ivory, and hardstone cabinet, Florence, 20th
Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Marble, Porphyry

Italian Faux Specimen Marble Mirror
Located in Kent, Dover
An unusual Italian Neo-Classical mirror, hand painted in faux specimen marble and porphyry. With an
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Vintage 1960s Italian Wall Mirrors

17th Century English Carved Console Table of the Charles II Period
Located in Essex, MA
included a chic faux red porphyry top Ex Collection of Sir John Richardson.
Category

Antique 17th Century English Charles II Console Tables

Materials

Beech

George III Gray-Painted Mahogany Console Serving Table
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular top faux-painted as porphyry over the frieze finely carved with stop-fluting and
Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Console Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Blue Painted Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers. Blue painted with faux painted porphyry tops
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

A Pair of Italian Early 19th Century Louis XIV St. Sconces
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
arms. The S scrolled giltwood reeded arms are mounted on a faux painted porphyry back plate with
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Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XIV Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Giltwood

Faux Porphyry Column
Located in New York, NY
Vintage decorative Grand Tour style faux porphyry plaster composition column. Dimension: 8.5
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Early 20th Century Grand Tour Decorative Objects

Materials

Plaster

Continental Faux Porphyry Lamp
Located in New York, NY
Continental porphyry lamp. Large neoclassical style painted faux porphyry two-light lamp; newly
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Table Lamps

Materials

Porphyry

Pair Faux Porphyry and Gilt Frames with Biblical Scenes
Located in New York, NY
Pair Faux porphyry and gilt frames with biblical scenes. Richly rendered faux porphyry frames with
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Antique 17th Century Italian Prints

Materials

Porphyry

Pair of Faux Porphyry and Parcel-Gilt Pedestals
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair of late 19th century faux porphyry and parcel-gilt pedestals, French from the Empire
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Pedestals

Materials

Iron

Gustavian Console Table with a Faux Porphyry Painted Top
Located in Stockholm, SE
An unusual wood carved and white painted late gustavian demi-lune console table with a faux
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Antique Early 1800s Swedish Gustavian Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair of Ormolu Mounted Swedish Faux Porphyry Candlesticks, E. 19th Century
Located in Spencertown, NY
The unusual technique where glass is overlaid over the painted porphyry.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Empire Candlesticks

Materials

Ormolu

Gustavian Gray Painted Three-Drawer Chest with Brass Hardware
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish chest of drawers with brass hardware and faux porphyry countertop.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Swedish Gustavian Style Console Table, 1840-1860
Located in Kastrup, DK
A Swedish Gustavian style console table with black faux porphyry top. Painted white with blue
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Console Tables

Materials

Wood

19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Chest of Drawers in Blue Shades
Located in Kastrup, DK
Swedish Gustavian style chest of drawers painted in blue shades. Faux porphyry painted top and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Pine

Pair of Ebonised and Bronze Stands
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
feet, the claws and balls being in ormolu along with the shaped moulding to the tops, the inset faux
Category

Antique 19th Century Regency Side Tables

Large Italian Gilt and Painted Frame with Antiqued Mirror Plate
Located in Hudson, NY
gold leaf decorative corners and central cartouches with the lower sections in a painted faux porphyry
Category

20th Century Italian Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Pair of Painted Antique Louis XVI Style Tôle Peinte Parfums Later Mounted
Located in Nashville, TN
The shade(s) and bases(s) in a faux porphyry finish with gilt decorations of baskets, laurels
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Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Tôle

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Faux Porphyry For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the faux porphyry you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, stone and metal, every faux porphyry was constructed with great care. Find 42 options for an antique or vintage faux porphyry now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect faux porphyry — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each faux porphyry bearing Neoclassical, Baroque or Empire hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one faux porphyry that is appealing in its simplicity, but J. Antony Redmile, Gerald Bland and Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Faux Porphyry?

The average selling price for a faux porphyry at 1stDibs is $7,855, while they’re typically $815 on the low end and $50,000 for the highest priced.